As a ranking Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, also known as the “budget committee,” I know the importance of a timely, balanced budget. In my first term, I brought back crucial funding to my community, and I am committed to fighting to protect these investments that help Michiganders thrive. My budget wins from last term include:
- $8 million to bring the Coleman A. Young – Davis Aerospace Technical High School back to Coleman A. Young – Detroit City Airport.
- $1.5 million to turn the former Mission Point Nursing home on East 7 Mile Road into a mental health nursing facility.
- $2.5 million for infrastructure repairs on Mound Road from 8 Mile to I-696.
- $1.5 million for Warren Parks and Recreation.
- $10 million for Detroit’s Community Violence Intervention Programs.
- $33 million for the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department to replace both lead service lines and cast iron pipes in 11 neighborhoods throughout Detroit.
- $100 million for local-level housing programs, ensuring our community gets the housing units it needs.
- $2 million for Farwell Recreation Center.
- $6 million for the Center Line wastewater project.
- $750,000 for Center Line Parks and Recreation infrastructure.